Faculty/Staff Directory
Dr. Louis Camara
478.934.5233
Professor
| Office Hours: | SPRING 2026 COCHRAN CAMPUS - MEMORIAL HALL 116 MW: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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| Biography: | Dr. Camara received his BA, and his MA in Mathematics in the Summer of 2001, after completing a 5-Years-BA/MA-Program. He began his Ph.D. in Mathematics in the Fall of 2001 at the University of South Florida; Dr. Camara, completed his Ph.D. in Mathematics with Concentration in Statistics in the Summer of 2006. Dr. Camara has served as a Teaching Assistant for the Mathematics Department at the University of South Florida (2000-2006). After obtaining his Ph.D. in Mathematics, Dr. Camara taught as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida, St Pete Campus from Fall 2006 - Summer 2008. Dr. Camara has been serving at Middle Georgia State University from the Fall of 2008 to Present. He is currently a Professor in the Mathematics Department, in the School of Computing. |
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| Teaching and Research Interests: | TEACHING PHILOSOPHY AND MY TEACHING GAOLS Mathematics is the building block of a successful society. Thus, preparing students well versed in mathematics is essential. Students need to be well taught, in order to reach the expected level of knowledge at the end of the semester, and should be given a solid foundation for their future higher Math courses. To reach this goal, students need to be motivated and kept motivated. MOTIVATING STUDENTS Most times, students in our math classrooms tend to have different backgrounds, my role as a teacher is multifaceted. To make sure that I reach my students, I detail the concepts, and I encourage every student to ask questions. I am always ready, and willing to go back over a concept, if some students do not understand the concept that is being introduced. PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO MY STUDENTS I tell my students that if they have any questions about the course's material to come during my office hours so that I can assist them. I provide strategies, and learning techniques that lead them to a better understanding of the course material. BUILDING MY STUDENTS CONFIDENCE For various reasons students have had difficulties studying mathematics. Some are not confident, and others find Mathematics to be a very difficult subject. In order to build my students confidence, I employ the following steps: 1. I present the material in a clear and concise manner. Make sure that students are aware of what is expected of them. 2. For each topic presented I ask questions and encourage them to respond. Then, I encourage them to ask questions. This makes each lecture an interactive presentation where students are engaged. 4. For each concept introduced in class, I start with the simple easy to understand case to the more challenging. 5. I provide students with sample tests a least week before each exam. I make my math courses an enjoyable experience for my students. SUCCESS IS A MORAL BUILDER When students understand the material, in class or after getting some assistance out of class during office hours, after completing the sample test, if students perform well on assignments, and on tests, then, they will know exactly what to do to prepare for future assessments My Research Interests include: Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Parameters estimation, Mathematical Statistics, Software Reliability, Creating new Probability Distributions, Teaching and Learning, and Undergraduate Research. |
| Education: (All institutions attended and degrees or credentials earned) | Bachelor of Arts Mathematics (– Magna cum Laude) 2001, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. Master of Arts Mathematics 2001, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. (* 5 years Program: Accelerated BA/MA in Mathematics - (FALL 1996 to SPRING 2001), University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.) Ph.D. Mathematics with Concentration Statistics 2006, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. |
| Professional Experience: | Professor of Mathematics (Post-tenure 2025) Middle Georgia State University. (2025-Present) Associate Professor of Mathematics (tenure 2014) Middle Georgia State University. (2013-2025) Assistant Chair of the Department of Mathematics Middle Georgia State College. (2013-2014) Assistant Professor of Mathematics Middle Georgia College. (2008-2013) Visiting Assistant Professor, Mathematics University of South Florida, St Petersburg, Florida. (2006-2008) Teaching Assistant, Department of Mathematics University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. (2000-2006) |
| Publications and Scholarships: (Last 5 Years) | Publications: Gilbert N., Camara L. & Collins J. (2022). “Investigating and Redefining Student Success in a Post-Pandemic World”. Gordon State College Teaching Still Matters, A 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRETION, 2022 Teaching Matters Conference, Select Conference Proceedings: E-Publication, pp.19-24 Camara L., Gilbert N. & Collins J. (2021). “Caring in the Time of COVID: Thoughts and Reflections On Pedagogy During a Pandemic”. Gordon State College Teaching Matters Conference -Providing Engaging, Inclusive, and Equitable Instruction: A Special E-Publication of Thought Pieces, pp.9-13. Presentations: Virtual Interdisciplinary Faculty Conference (2025) Middle Georgia State University. Title: “The Future of Academia” by Louis Camara Middle Georgia State University (2023) Annual Faculty Development Days Title: "Redefining Student Success: Metrics and Motivation" by Louis Camara (MATH), James Collins (PSYC), & Nate Gilbert (ENGL). Teaching Matters Conference (2022) Gordon State College. Ga Gordon State College Teaching Still Matters, A 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRETION Title: “Caring in the Times of COVID: Thoughts and Reflecting On Pedagogy During a Pandemic” by Louis Camara, James Collins, Nate Gilbert. Teaching Matters Conference (2020) at Gordon State College. Ga Title: “Reflecting and Recharging” by Louis Camara, Shannon Hu, Tamara Gray, & Daniel Lin Contributed Paper Session 2019 Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM), co-organized by the American Mathematical Society (AMS) and Mathematical Association of America (MAA), January 16–19, 2019. Title: “On the Gamma - (minus) Logistic - (minus) Pareto Distribution” by Louis Camara Undergraduate Research: Interdisciplinary Student Conference April 9-11, 2025 “Popular Culture and the American South” “Unveiling The Onerous Challenges to Safe Travel by United States Commercial Planes From 1993 to 2024” Russell Hall, Room 305 (Thursday, April 10, 2025) (Cochran Campus)) Moderator: Louis Camara (Research advisor) Jacob Miranda (Co-presenter & Aviation major) Luke Warnock (Co-presenter & Aviation major) |
| Professional Affiliations: | Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society (Inducted 1999-Present) Golden Key International Honor Society (Inducted 1999-Present) |
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